Samples should be taken as close to freeze-up as possible to ensure nutrient analysis values do not change appreciably
Farmers need to know what nutrients are left in the soil once harvest is finished and the crop is in the bin. That’s especially true this year, given stratospheric fertilizer prices and the likelihood of higher-than-normal residual soil nutrient levels following a year of low yields and drought-affected crop development. “Certainly heat and drought played […] Read moreTag Archives soil testing
High capacity soil sampling adds accuracy and economy
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Soil sampling on-the-go had only been conquered by one company before this season. However this spring that changed as a new player entered the market. With nearly a decade of development and marketing, Agrobotics’ Autoprobe has been the leader in high throughput, precision soil sampling. But there’s a new dirt slinger […] Read more
When in doubt, dig deeper
WATROUS, Sask. — Sometimes farmers need to dig a little deeper, says a University of Saskatchewan soil scientist. A six-inch soil test will give farmers a good read on things like phosphorus and potassium, but other micronutrients are more mobile. “I think it’s always, especially under wet conditions, a good idea to occasionally check below […] Read more
